The Tiga GC287 is a sports prototype race car, designed, developed, and built by British manufacturer Tiga Race Cars, for sports car racing, conforming to the Group C2 rules and regulations, in 1987.[4]

Tiga GC287 [1]
CategoryGroup C2
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum honeycomb monocoque, carbon-fiber composite/kevlar body
SuspensionDouble wishbones, pull-rod actuated coil springs and shock absorbers, anti-roll bar (front)
Lower wishbones, top rockers actuating in-board mounted coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar (rear)
Length4,410 mm (174 in)
Width1,790 mm (70 in)
Height1,000 mm (39 in)
Axle track1,480 mm (58 in) (front)
1,626 mm (64.0 in) (rear)
Wheelbase2,550 mm (100 in)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFL 3.3 L (201.4 cu in) 90° DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Ford Cosworth BDT 2.1 L (128.1 cu in) DOHC I4 turbocharged mid-engined
Porsche 935/76 2.65 L (161.7 cu in) SOHC F6 turbocharged
Rover V64V 3.0 L (183.1 cu in) 90° DOHC V6 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Chevrolet 3.0 L (183.1 cu in) 60° DOHC V6 naturally-aspirated mid-engined[2]
TransmissionHewland 5-speed manual
Power~ 380 hp (280 kW)
Weight800 kg (1,800 lb)
TiresAvon
Goodyear
Competition history
Debut1987 360 km of Jarama[3]
Wins
2
Tiga GC287 at the 2014 Le Mans Classic

References

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  1. ^ "1987 Tiga GC287 Rover Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. ^ "Tiga GT287". Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Tiga GC287 - Photo Gallery - Racing Sports Cars".
  4. ^ "World Sports Racing Prototypes - Tiga chassis numbers". www.wsrp.cz.